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Performance

Asus ZenBook Duo comes with Windows 11 Home and for a better performance the Pro version is better, the latest and most secure operating system from Microsoft.

It is powered by up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor with NPU, which delivers blazing-fast performance and enhanced AI capabilities.

( You will have a chance to choose from Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 185H ,Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Processor 125H or Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 155H)

Choosing the best intel core ultra 9 processor)

The Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor

This is the latest Ultra-class processor from Intel that is made to handle challenging tasks with ease.

Whether it is light gaming with ray tracing, streaming high-resolution videos, photo or video editing.

With a 16-core CPU and a turbo frequency of up to 5.1 GHz, you can do many tasks at the same time to improve your productivity.

 The Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor also features 24 MB of Intel smart cache, which helps reduce latency and improve efficiency.

This processor also has an (NPU) and the latest Intel® Arc™ Graphics

The NPU

The NPU (Neural Processing Unit) is a dedicated chip that accelerates AI (Artificial Intelligence) computing.

As AI is no longer separable from computing it’s necessary for a laptop to have such a chip.

One of the features of NPU  is that it supports sparsity

Sparsity is aimed at maintaining the accuracy of AI tasks, reducing processing time and power.

The NPU  also supports Windows Studio Effects.

This is a set of a set of AI-based camera and audio settings that can help improve your audio and videos on Windows devices.

These tools and libraries are now only available on Windows 11 or above and require an NPU.

NPU delivers high-end output and low latency for various AI-intensive tasks that were not possible before.

Tasks such as image processing, natural language processing, speech recognition, and more.

NPU is a valuable addition to the Windows ecosystem that enables new possibilities and experiences for common users and professionals.

The Intel® Arc™ graphics processor.

This powerful, multipurpose GPU delivers nice visuals and immersive gaming experiences.

It supports ray tracing, a cutting-edge technology that simulates realistic lighting and shadows in 3D scenes.

Whether you are playing demanding games like Returnal, streaming your favorite NETFLIX shows, or creating digital content.

The Intel® Arc™ graphics processor can handle demanding graphics tasks due to the 2.35 GHz of Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency.

The Intel® Arc™ graphics processor handles it all with speed and efficiency.

The Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor is the ultimate choice for enthusiasts who want to unleash their creativity and productivity.

Expect smooth and fast performance for gaming, video editing, graphic design, and any professional performance.

The laptop supports up to 32GB LPDDR5X of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage. This gives you enough memory and space for all your files and programs.

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Display

Asus ZenBook Duo is made to handle multiple tasks by providing a combined 19.8’’ display.

The two displays are both 14.0-inch OLED screens with a 3K resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio.

This offers more vertical and horizontal space for your work and entertainment.

The displays also have a fast 0.2ms response time and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, for smooth navigation between your tasks.

With a peak brightness of 500nits and HDR support expect natural colours and contrast for immersive viewing.

In case you have a stylus pen, the gorilla glass-protected screen makes drawing and writing fulfilling.

 The Asus ZenBook Duo display is a remarkable feature that sets this laptop apart from others in its class.

The benefits of the OLED Display.

• Accurate colours.
• Battery saver.
• Reliable (limited eye strains).

What is not good about OLED Display

• Expensive to replace if damaged
• Can easily be damaged by water
• Longevity may be questioned

Compared with the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo OLED(2023)

What they both have .

• 120 Hz Refresh rate
• 16:10 aspect ratio
• Stylus support
• Two touch screens

What is different

ZenBook Pro Duo 14 (2023) 

• Main screen Peak brightness:550 nits
• 2.8k OLED Panel
• Second screen size: 12.7”

ZenBook Duo (2024) 

• Main-screen Peak brightness:500 nits
• 3k OLED Panel
• Second-screen size: 14”

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Design.

Build quality.

The Asus ZenBook Duo is a slim and lightweight premium laptop that weighs only 1.65 kg and comes in a stylish grey color.

It is made of a post-industrial recycled magnesium-aluminium alloy which passes the military-grade standard (US MIL-STD 810H)

The built-in kickstand on the back of the second screen improves the viewing angle, especially for writers.

The dual screens of the ZenBook Duo are attached by a 180-degree hinge, which allows you to adjust the angle and position of the screens.

The ZenBook Duo Pro (2023) weighs higher by 1.3 kg than the current model weight

Ports

It has a variety of ports, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports that support file transfer and power delivery. It comes with one HDMI 2.1 port and one 3.5mm combo audio jack for media experiences.The use of USB type A is disappearing especially on premium devices.

Keyboard

The ZenBook Duo comes with a detachable Bluetooth keyboard that can attach to the bottom screen magnetically.The keyboard has a full-size layout and a comfortable typing experience. The keyboard also has a built-in trackpad.You can use the keyboard wirelessly or attached, depending on your need.

The ZenBook Duo has a lightweight design, weighing only 1.65kg with the keyboard attached.